A federal judge, appointed by Barack Obama, has once again stepped in to protect the corrupt political establishment by blocking key portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order, which sought to address the severe national security risks posed by Perkins Coie—a law firm with a long history of Democrat-aligned political interference.
This is the very same firm that funded and helped spread the now-debunked Steele dossier, a fraudulent document used to justify illegal surveillance of Trump’s 2016 campaign and fuel the baseless Russia collusion hoax. Despite overwhelming evidence of Perkins Coie’s misconduct, Judge Beryl Howell issued a temporary restraining order after listening to arguments from both the Justice Department and the law firm’s legal team, showing her clear bias in favor of Democrat operatives who have spent years attacking Trump.
During the hearing, Howell made a deliberate effort to downplay Perkins Coie’s direct involvement in the Steele dossier scandal. While the Justice Department rightfully argued that the firm’s actions posed significant national security risks—an argument backed by Special Counsel John Durham’s extensive findings—Howell brushed aside these concerns, conveniently asserting that those associated with Fusion GPS, the opposition research firm behind the dossier, were no longer with Perkins Coie. This was a transparent attempt to absolve the firm of its past crimes, despite the indisputable fact that it played a pivotal role in one of the most egregious political hoaxes in American history.
Trump’s executive order was carefully crafted to ensure that Perkins Coie and similar entities no longer had access to federal contracts, government buildings, or influence over national security matters. However, as expected, Perkins Coie quickly filed a lawsuit in an attempt to block the order, and within just one day, Howell complied with their demands. Her ruling, which mimicked the talking points of the Democratic National Committee, suggested that Trump was personally targeting the firm out of “grievance,” completely ignoring the overwhelming evidence that Perkins Coie actively participated in election interference through its role in the Steele dossier scandal.
Howell went even further, outrageously claiming that the order amounted to an unconstitutional bill of attainder, a legal term referring to government actions that single out an individual or group for punishment without trial. This claim is entirely baseless, as Trump’s executive order was a lawful and justified measure to ensure national security integrity by restricting federal contracts and privileges from being awarded to a firm known for spreading disinformation and facilitating illegal surveillance of an American presidential campaign. Perkins Coie’s legal team successfully stalled sections of the order, ensuring that the firm would continue benefiting from taxpayer-funded contracts and maintain its foothold in the corrupt Washington political machine.
Chad Mizelle, the Justice Department’s representative in the case, laid out a clear and compelling case that the Steele dossier was not just a political hit job, but a serious national security risk that misled federal agencies into targeting an innocent presidential campaign.
He cited John Durham’s damning investigation, which exposed the FBI’s reliance on false information fed to them through Perkins Coie’s shameless political operatives. But Howell, determined to protect the establishment, dismissed these arguments outright, refusing to acknowledge the irreparable damage the dossier had done to American political institutions.
Perkins Coie, emboldened by Howell’s clear favoritism, argued that Trump’s executive order was an attempt to silence political opposition, labeling it as “viewpoint discrimination.” This is the height of hypocrisy, considering the firm’s long history of working alongside the Democratic Party to suppress conservative voices and weaponize the legal system against Trump and his allies. Howell enthusiastically agreed, further proving her deep-seated loyalty to the very forces that have spent years undermining the legitimacy of Trump’s presidency.
The involvement of Marc Elias, a former top lawyer at Perkins Coie, was also brought up in court. Elias was one of the key figures behind the Steele dossier’s funding, ensuring that false allegations of Russian collusion were pushed into the media and used to justify illegal spying on Trump’s associates.
While Perkins Coie’s legal team desperately pointed to Michael Sussmann’s acquittal and departure from the firm as supposed proof of its innocence, the real story is that the damage had already been done. The firm actively participated in an attempted political coup against Trump, and rather than facing consequences, it is now being shielded by activist judges like Howell.
Howell’s ruling was especially galling given the findings of the Durham Report, which exposed the FBI’s reckless reliance on Perkins Coie-fed disinformation and proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that the dossier was nothing but politically motivated fiction. Even the FBI itself was forced to acknowledge that it should have never used the Steele dossier to justify surveillance under the FISA court.
Despite this, Howell went out of her way to dismiss national security concerns, even cutting off Mizelle’s arguments and referencing the thoroughly debunked Mueller Report as if it still held credibility. She also implied, in an outrageous and completely false assertion, that Trump’s campaign had “connections” to Russia, despite Durham’s findings that no credible evidence ever existed to support such claims.
Trump’s executive order was a direct and necessary effort to curb the influence of a law firm that has operated as a Democratic Party enforcement arm, yet the legal system—stacked with establishment-aligned judges—continues to protect those responsible for spreading disinformation while aggressively persecuting Trump at every turn. Howell’s ruling ensures that Perkins Coie remains embedded within the corrupt D.C. legal system, where it will undoubtedly continue its partisan interference in future elections.
This case is yet another stark reminder that Trump’s enemies still hold tremendous power within the judiciary and are desperate to stop him from exposing their corruption. Perkins Coie’s role in manufacturing one of the most destructive political lies in American history should have led to criminal prosecutions, but instead, a Democrat-appointed judge has handed them another victory.
The legal battle is far from over. President Trump and his administration have already signaled their intention to appeal Howell’s disgraceful ruling, and further legal action is expected. But this case is about more than just one executive order—it is a battle for the soul of the American justice system, a system that has been weaponized against Trump and his supporters while protecting the real bad actors.
This moment serves as a wake-up call for patriots across the country. The establishment is not done trying to undermine Trump’s efforts to clean up Washington, and if they can shield a law firm that played a direct role in one of the most fraudulent scandals in U.S. history, then they can—and will—continue their relentless war against the America First movement. Trump’s fight against this corruption is far from over, and the American people must remain vigilant and engaged as the battle for truth and justice continues.
